Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks
Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Saturday, April 30, 2022
Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis
Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Lzwb...
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Germany takes Italy to UN court over Nazi-era compensation claims
Germany wants to stop property it owns in Italy being seized to finance compensation for Nazi war crimes from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Five dead after Chinese building collapses
Dozens of people are believed to be trapped after the building fell in China's Hunan Province. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3L...
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Football agent Mino Raiola dies at 54
Football agent Mino Raiola - whose clients included Borussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland and Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - d...
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China Covid outbreak: Beijing residents must test negative to enter public spaces
China's capital imposes major new restrictions in a bid to curb a spike in cases. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vSPJKT
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Friday, April 29, 2022
Ukraine war: Russian strike on Kyiv kills reporter Vira Hyrych
Vira Hyrych, who worked for Radio Liberty, died after her residential building was hit on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Likelihood of Trump Indictment in Manhattan Fades as Grand Jury Wraps Up
By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich, William K. Rashbaum and Lananh Nguyen from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3MvJweK
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Ukraine launches hunt for Russian soldiers accused of Bucha war crimes
The 10 Russian soldiers are wanted for alleged war crimes - but at home, they have been hailed as heroes. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Shanghai lockdown: Residents protest after five weeks of strict zero-Covid measures
Some residents have been under strict lockdown for five weeks, and struggled to access food supplies. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Revolt Brews in Michigan G.O.P. After Elevation of Trump Allies
By Nick Corasaniti and Neil Vigdor from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3OLlVc0
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Foul-smelling foam clogs up Colombian town of Mosquera
Detergents dumped in a local river are being linked to the filthy white phenomenon. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Kr9uPa
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Thursday, April 28, 2022
US to seize and sell Russian oligarchs' property
The White House wants to seize and freeze more assets, and transfer their proceeds to Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KutPC...
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Iran executions: Alarming rise in use of death penalty in 2021 - report
At least 333 people were put to death, a 25% increase compared with 2020, two campaign groups say. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Egypt criticised after singers jailed for belly dancing video
Human rights groups criticise a court that convicted the two stars of "violating family values". from BBC News - World https://b...
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German energy giant Uniper gives in to Russian rouble demand
Uniper is preparing to buy Russian gas using a payment system that critics say will undermine EU sanctions. from BBC News - World https://...
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Sirens ring out in Israel to honour Holocaust victims
Streets came to a standstill as people paused to pay tribute to the millions killed in the Holocaust. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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South Korea: Two arrested for leaking military secrets
A businessman and an officer are charged with leaking secrets to a presumed agent from the North. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EW...
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
India: Huge blaze breaks out at landfill site
Smoke from the fire caused people in the surrounding area to suffer breathing difficulties. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KpcgUS
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Trevor Reed: US marine released in prisoner swap with Russia
Held in a Russian prison since 2019, Trevor Reed is safely on his way back to the US. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Lo6nJ2
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Tuesday, April 26, 2022
Gaza farmer finds 4,500-year-old statue of Canaanite goddess
The stone head the Canaanite goddess of beauty, love and war is unearthed in a Khan Younis field. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rS...
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North Korea: Banned missiles showcased in military parade
State media in North Korea have broadcast footage from a military parade, attended by leader Kim Jong-un. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Why India's oil purchases from Russia are growing
Imports of cheaper Russian oil by India are rising, despite calls for Delhi to help isolate Russia economically. from BBC News - World htt...
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Blast kills Chinese nationals in Pakistani city
Three Chinese nationals and their driver were killed in an explosion which is being investigated. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vi...
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Biden pardons black ex-Secret Service agent and two others
In his first grants of clemency, the US president pardons three people and commutes 75 sentences. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38o...
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Iran arrests man after brown bear is beaten to death
The endangered animal suffered fatal injuries after being beaten and restrained with a tractor. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MtaS...
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Nato expansion: Finland and Sweden set to announce plans to join bloc
The US and UK will reportedly provide security support to the nations during the application process. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Monday, April 25, 2022
Ukraine war: US wants to see a weakened Russia
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he hoped to see the Russian military depleted in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MwE...
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Brazil Carnival: 'Bolsonaro' dancer turned into crocodile
Brazil's famous Carnival returned this year for the first time since the Covid pandemic. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3MuG7Nm ...
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Covid Outbreak in Beijing Prompts Panic Buying and Lockdown Fears
By Keith Bradsher and Chris Buckley from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3rRA1ia
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Nissan signals the end of the road for Datsun cars
The Japanese firm previously called the range of cars "an important part of Nissan's DNA". from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Sunday, April 24, 2022
Filing Provides New Details on Trump White House Planning for Jan. 6
By Luke Broadwater and Alan Feuer from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KjiB4s
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France election: 'Many voted to build a barricade against the far-right', says Macron
After becoming the first French president re-elected in 20 years, Emmanuel Macron told supporters he was "the president of all." ...
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Shanghai: Green fences baffle locked down residents
Two-metre barriers have appeared all over the city as officials battle to contain a Covid outbreak. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Ukraine war: Celebrating Easter in the trenches outside Kyiv
Russian forces have moved away from Ukraine's capital, but those defending the city remain. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3EJe1...
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Charges Dropped Against Tennessee Woman Who Was Jailed Over Voter Fraud
By Sophie Kasakove and Eduardo Medina from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3KaD3Ek
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Saturday, April 23, 2022
Colombia election: How TikTok is defining the presidential race
The social media platform has become a battleground as candidates reach out to young voters. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3k6LmXb ...
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Puducherry prison uses dance therapy to rehabilitate inmates
A prison in India's Puducherry is using dance therapy to help convicts deal with stress. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/390RuxR ...
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Shanghai: Censors try to block video about lockdown conditions
The video features people pleading for help over a lack of food and medicine in the city's strict lockdown. from BBC News - World http...
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Japan: Tourist boat reported missing off coast
Coast guards are searching for the 26 people on board after the vessel sent out a distress signal. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3E...
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Mariupol steelworks: Video appears to show children in Azovstal bunker
Ukrainian fighters post a video showing women and children purportedly hiding under a steel plant. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3L...
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Video appears to show children in Mariupol steel works bunker
A video released by Ukraine's Azov regiment appears to show children sheltering inside a steel plant. from BBC News - World https://bb...
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Friday, April 22, 2022
Ukraine war: The Russia I knew no longer exists - Steve Rosenberg
The BBC's Steve Rosenberg takes in the sites of Moscow apparently distorted by the war against Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://...
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Kenya's Mwai Kibaki: The hope and disappointment
Ex-Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki is remembered for ending the stranglehold of the former ruling party. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Mwai Kibaki: Kenya's first opposition president dies aged 90
Mwai Kibaki ended 40 years of one-party rule but his 2007 re-election sparked nationwide violence. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3M...
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Imran Khan: Inside the huge rally in Lahore for Pakistan's ousted PM
The former prime minister's narrative of a US-led conspiracy to oust him is resonating with his supporters. from BBC News - World http...
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Jerusalem holy site clashes fuel fears of return to war
Tensions are high following several days of violence in and around the al-Aqsa Mosque compound. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3LbiI...
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Thursday, April 21, 2022
Sophie Wilmes: Belgian foreign minister resigns to care for sick husband
Sophie Wilmes will temporarily resign to care for her husband who has been diagnosed with brain cancer. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Rudy Giuliani revealed on The Masked Singer TV show
The appearance of Donald Trump's former lawyer prompted one of the show's judges to walk off. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
Production firm fined over Baldwin shooting case
A report into the fatal shooting by actor Alec Baldwin fines and strongly criticises the production company. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Russian oligarch lambasts country's 'massacre'
Businessman Oleg Tinkov is one of the most high profile Russians to publicly condemn the war. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JWbOxb...
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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops
A man on board filmed as the balloon bounced over roofs and trees during an emergency landing. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3v1eEg...
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Climate Change, Albinism and Me
Coco shares her experience of living with albinism in Nigeria. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3ErzBnG
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Ukraine war: Kyiv's allies pledge more weapons to help win war
Western leaders pledge to send more artillery and other weapons as Russia launches a fresh offensive in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - W...
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Johnny Depp to testify at defamation trial
The actor will take the stand in his lawsuit against his former wife, actor Amber Heard. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jTz6ta
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Trump Allies Continue Legal Drive to Erase His Loss, Stoking Election Doubts
By Maggie Haberman, Alexandra Berzon and Michael S. Schmidt from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/3L0zthw
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Mexico's Maya train: Work halted over cave concerns
The project to build a railroad in the Yucatán Peninsula could harm underground caves, a judge rules. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Monday, April 18, 2022
Guarapuava: Shoot-out as Brazil robbers target security firm
In the latest large-scale robbery attempt, a gang used locals as human shields and set vans alight. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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Ukraine war: Prince Harry hails 'extraordinary' Ukraine Invictus team
Prince Harry voices his support for Ukraine and applauded their attendance at the Invictus Games. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vo...
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Gotabaya Rajapaksa: Beleaguered Sri Lanka leader appoints new cabinet
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa defies protesters' call for him to quit over a ruinous economic crisis. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Sunday, April 17, 2022
Older residents of the east reluctant to hit the road
While young Ukrainians have moved to safety, many older residents say they have no choice but to stay. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Unrest in Sweden over planned Quran burnings
There is ongoing unrest over a far-right group which burned a copy of the Quran, and planned to do so again. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Saturday, April 16, 2022
UK's Rwanda refugee plan against nature of God, says archbishop
There are "serious ethical questions" over sending migrants to east Africa, the Archbishop of Canterbury will say. from BBC News...
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Russian warship: Moskva crew 'shown for first time since sinking'
Russia's defence ministry releases a video purportedly showing the crew of the Moskva in Sevastopol. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Patrick Lyoya: Could rethink of US police traffic stops save lives?
The death of a black man in Michigan after a traffic stop raises questions about police use of force. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Prized Russian Ship Was Hit by Missiles, U.S. Officials Say
By Julian E. Barnes and James Glanz from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/38KJGAa
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South Africa flooding: 'I had thought my house was safe'
Torrential floods have killed nearly 400 people in South Africa, with more rain forecast. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3KRem0K
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The Fiddle Leaf Fig Is Dead
By Katie Van Syckle from NYT Times Insider https://nyti.ms/3EjBnXL
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Ukraine war: Russia bans Boris Johnson from country over Ukraine war
Boris Johnson and other senior ministers are barred over the UK's "hostile" stance on the war in Ukraine. from BBC News - Wo...
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Friday, April 15, 2022
Ukraine conflict: Save energy and annoy Putin, Germans told
The vice-chancellor says they should use bikes and lower the thermostat to use less Russian gas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vnR...
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Durban floods: Is it a consequence of climate change?
KwaZulu-Natal province has seen some serious flooding, but there isn't one clear explanation. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37O...
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Brain cancer DNA research hopes to speed up diagnosis
More than 200 brain tumour patients are taking part in research hoping to yield new personalised treatments. from BBC News - World https:/...
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Hubble Telescope Zooms In on the Biggest Comet Ever Spotted
By Robin George Andrews from NYT Science https://nyti.ms/3rsL5C5
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Behind the scenes in Zelensky's modern HQ
Clive Myrie visits the heavily fortified Situation Room - the HQ of the resistance against Russia's invasion. from BBC News - World ht...
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China Covid: Clashes in Shanghai over lockdown evictions
Residents have been forced from their homes as apartments are turned into quarantine centres. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3rsG7W5...
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Thursday, April 14, 2022
Ukraine's President Zelensky to BBC: Blood money being paid for Russian oil
Ukraine's leader tells the BBC that all European countries should have ended Russian energy imports. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt: Bollywood toasts star couple on wedding
Excitement grips the Indian film industry as the superstars tie the knot in a low-key ceremony. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3jBZN...
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Durban flood survivors: South Africans homeless, hurt and heartbroken
"We're traumatised, we can't even eat," one South African woman says after her house was destroyed. from BBC News - Worl...
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Elon Musk makes offer to buy Twitter
The boss of Tesla claims he wants to unlock the social media platform's "extraordinary potential". from BBC News - World htt...
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Germany kidnap plot: Gang planned to overthrow democracy
A gang with links to far-right and anti-Covid groups wanted to overthrow democracy, say prosecutors. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/...
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Palestinian deaths mount as tensions with Israel spiral
Five are killed in 24 hours as Israel carries out sweeps in the West Bank after deadly attacks. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3vhh2...
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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ukraine War: Finland to decide on Nato membership in weeks says PM Marin
Sanna Marin's comments came as a report warned Nato membership could increase tensions with Russia. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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BBC reporter: Scale of destruction in Borodyanka, in Kyiv region is extraordinary
Anna Foster is in Borodyanka showing the scale of damage left behind in the Kyiv region. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37Khjl4
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Pierin Vincenz: Swiss banker put strip-club visits on expenses
Pierin Vincenz is sentenced to nearly four years in jail for charges including fraud. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JBLiZJ
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Fantastic Beasts 3: Gay dialogue removed from film for Chinese audiences
Warner Bros agreed to the request for changes but have said the "spirit of the film remains". from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Drone footage shows damage in Mariupol
Footage released by the Russian Ministry of Defence shows the extent of damage caused in the city. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3J...
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Ukraine War Pushes Germans to Change. They Are Wavering.
By Katrin Bennhold and Steven Erlanger from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3JEVwJ4
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Ukraine War: Biden accuses Russian troops of committing genocide in Ukraine
The US leader says President Putin is trying to "wipe out the idea" of a Ukrainian identity. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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Could freezing koala sperm help save the species?
Researchers in Australia say freezing sperm could help protect the marsupials from extinction. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37JK81...
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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Lt. Gov. Benjamin Arrested in Campaign Finance Scheme
By William K. Rashbaum, Nicholas Fandos and Jeffery C. Mays from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3LThWaS
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Shooting in subway station heightens simmering fears about public safety.
By Michael Gold, Ashley Southall and William K. Rashbaum from NYT New York https://nyti.ms/3JzpMEY
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Ukraine war: Putin says Russian invasion will achieve 'noble' aims
Speaking at a Russian space centre, Mr Putin claimed his invasion aimed to help people in the Donbas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in...
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Kinahan Cartel: US sanctions cartel leader with links to Tyson Fury
US officials said Daniel Kinahan, who worked as an advisor to boxer Tyson Fury, leads one of Europe's top drug gangs. from BBC News - ...
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Marine Le Pen says she opposes sanctions on Russian gas
The French presidential candidate says she is in favour of sanctions on Russia - except for energy. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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El Salvador: Whip-wielding demons kick off Easter week
Men dress up as demons and playfully whip locals "to cleanse them of their sins" in Texistepeque. from BBC News - World https://...
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Monday, April 11, 2022
Ukraine War: Russia warns Sweden and Finland against Nato membership
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the move won't bring stability to Europe. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DZ0a3c
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Osinachi Nwachukwu: Nigeria gospel singer's husband arrested over death
Peter Nwachukwu is in police custody after his wife Osinachi Nwachukwu died on Friday in Abuja. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3JA83...
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Somalia drought could kill 350,000 children - experts
In what experts call Somalia's worst drought in a decade, children are facing severe malnutrition. from BBC News - World https://bbc.i...
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NZ rugby players report body shaming and favouritism
New Zealand players have reported culturally insensitive comments and alleged "favouritism", "ghosting" and "body s...
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López Obrador wins Mexico recall vote amid low turnout
Fewer than 20% of voters cast their ballots in the referendum, which the president himself called. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/36...
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Zelensky asked if he'll give Russia any part of Ukraine
Ukraine's president tells CBS' 60 Minutes he isn't ready to give away his country in return for peace. from BBC News - World h...
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Sunday, April 10, 2022
French election: Macron pledges to create united France
Emmanuel Macron says he will unite "all the different convictions and beliefs" if re-elected. from BBC News - World https://bbc....
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Spanish police seize huge haul of illegal stuffed animals
The Guardia Civil found more than 1,000 specimens including extinct and endangered species. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/38uJ9Ci
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Jan. 6 Panel Has Evidence for Criminal Referral of Trump, but Splits on Sending
By Michael S. Schmidt and Luke Broadwater from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/375AUwh
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Ukraine war: The foreign fighters supporting the Ukrainian army
A former British Army soldier is among the international volunteers supporting the Ukrainian war effort. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Australian Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc wins in Melbourne as title rival Max Verstappen retires
Charles Leclerc takes a dominant victory in the Australian Grand Prix to move into a commanding position in the World Championship. from B...
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Ronaldo: Police investigating after Manchester United forward appears to break fan's phone
Merseyside Police are investigating an alleged assault after Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to break a fan's phone...
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Saturday, April 9, 2022
War in Ukraine: Watch BBC interview with Ukrainian PM
In a BBC exclusive, Denys Shmyhal accuses Russia of committing genocide in Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37ruyal
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Fiona Hill on Whether Ukraine Can Win — and What Happens if Russia Loses
By ‘The Ezra Klein Show’ from NYT Opinion https://nyti.ms/3xeUTTT
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War in Ukraine: Inside Chernobyl after the Russian occupation
The nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine was taken over by Russian forces on the first day of the invasion. from BBC News - World https...
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Friday, April 8, 2022
Ed Sheeran: Copyright case was about honesty, not money
The singer tells the BBC he now films his song-writing sessions due to concerns about plagiarism claims. from BBC News - World https://bbc...
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Ukraine: Six weeks of devastation and defiance as world grapples with the crisis
The BBC's Jeremy Bowen takes stock of the war and its significance for the world. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3NTmkIO
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Ukraine crisis: Burnt-out cars and debris at Kramatorsk station
Burnt-out cars and abandoned belongings at Kramatorsk railway station in eastern Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3v3whL7
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Kramatorsk: At least 1,000 at railway station when rockets hit - witness
An aid worker says Kramatorsk station was crowded with evacuees at the time of the blasts. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37tdgto
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'Mariupol is a graveyard': Evacuees recount terror of Russian assault
Survivors from the besieged city say they wondered at times if the rest of Ukraine had fallen. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3Ko3BD...
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Sri Lanka fuel crisis: Only God can help us now
Millions are having to endure daily power cuts and queue for hours to get basics like cooking gas and diesel. from BBC News - World https:...
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Thursday, April 7, 2022
More Russians Consider Costs of War in Ukraine as Casualties Mount
By Anton Troianovski, Ivan Nechepurenko and Valeriya Safronova from NYT World https://nyti.ms/3NWNAGs
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Video appears to show killing of captive Russian soldier
A video has emerged which purports to show Ukrainian forces shooting a captive Russian soldier. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/37rXa...
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Wednesday, April 6, 2022
War in Ukraine: Giving Russia money for energy is 'blood money' - Ukraine PM
Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal calls for countries to stop buying Russian for oil and gas. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3DJb...
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Thomas Sankara murder: Ex-Burkina Faso President Blaise Compaoré found guilty
Burkina Faso's former leader Blaise Compaoré is found guilty of complicity in killing his close friend. from BBC News - World https://...
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Ed Sheeran wins Shape of You copyright case and hits out at 'baseless' claims
After the High Court judgement, the singer says such "baseless" claims "are way too common now". from BBC News - World...
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Putin's ultranationalist ally and clown Zhirinovsky dies at 75
Vladimir Zhirinovsky has died in hospital, after a career built on fiery remarks and absurd antics. from BBC News - World https://bbc.in/3...
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